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TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 11:29am On Aug 13, 2023
Prowess007:
Thanks for the post.
I noticed this visa was granted within a month as opposed to the usual 2months for many others.
Pleas, are u implying that u cant move into Aussie on student visa until about 28days before your school resumption?
For instance, if I have a visa for November, can't I move in July?
I have heard cases of people saying you can move 3 months prior to the start of school sessions
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 11:28am On Aug 13, 2023
Icesnow:
can an adult apply for diploma in Nursing as well? Which universities would u suggest pls? Thanks
Yes you can, provided you don't have a bachelor's degree. However, getting a visa on the other hand might be tricky due to the migration act.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 11:09am On Aug 04, 2023
denzel231:
Is it good for someone to reapply immediately when you are refused a visa?
If you address the reasons for denial, then yes. But if not, another denial would be sure to be on your doorsteps.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 11:08am On Aug 04, 2023
Ogundare26:
Good day everyone I'm Mary and I just finished secondary School I would like recommendations on cheap universities that offers nursing courses and also in areas that I can get jobs to support myself with my dad. I'm 18 yrs and I have also written IELTS exam. I'm new to this process and I would really appreciate anyone assistance thank you 🙏🏼
What price range are you thinking of in terms of tuition.

The good thing about studying nursing is that an array of jobs are available to you.
PCA or AIN jobs
Support workers either in disability or mental health et.c
Just remember, you have a limit of 48hrs a fortnight during school sessions, but can work unlimited when you're on the school break.
If you don't have an agent, get one. I heard IDP doesn't charge agent fees (not sure if I got that correctly).
Apply to universities of your choice.
You can also choose to apply for a diploma of nursing course. It's much more cheaper- in some cases it's half the tuition of that of a university degree.
TravelRe: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by AussieJoan: 10:51am On Aug 04, 2023
VampireeM:
H, I sent you a mail from Nairaland. Kindly reply.
Sorry, I couldn't find the email. I think it's gotten lost in my inbox folder. sad
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 7:19pm On Aug 01, 2023
inertiia:
Please is there any student here that recently got an australian subclass 500 visa that can guide me through...please I need serious guidance
Try to ask your questions on the forum in the other student page and you'll be given the answers you seek
TravelRe: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by AussieJoan: 7:15pm On Aug 01, 2023
VampireeM:
Hi Everyone

Please has anybody here applied for Australian tourist visa recently this 2023? What was the processing duration? Kindly send me a mail

Thanks
I recently did. I think it took about a week to get a response after biometrics.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 8:54am On Jul 29, 2023
Pappibearr:
Despite the visa being granted already?
She can just upload it to her immi account, I don't think it will affect her visa status.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 2:52pm On Jul 27, 2023
OvaSabi1:
Please can someone help me with a list of Australian universities that ONLY accept applications through an agent and would accept 2:2 in masters and publications for a PhD program?


Please note that I know how to apply on my own and I am already doing that with other universities. Also I have an agent that I am going to be working with. I am only doing this to improve/ spread my chances.

Thank you.
Do you have a list of schools you would like to apply to. Go onto the school's website, their approved lists of agents should be there.

P.S, if you already have an agent, why not work with them to submit applications to the school's on your list
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 2:50pm On Jul 27, 2023
freshStarz:
Hi guys. I'm very new to Australian student visa
1) Please what's the tuition amount supposed to be for a cheap Australian university
2) What are some names of a cheap Australian university
3) What's the rate of Australian dollar to naira currently
Unfortunately, Australia and cheap don't belong in the same sentence, and i think you can get the latest exchange rate by googling it.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 7:24pm On Jul 26, 2023
Pappibearr:
Instead of paying an 100 dollar application fee because u don’t wanna pay agents, you can use IDP Nigeria, they don’t collect agency fee. All their services are free. That’s the agency I and someone that was given visa recently on this platform use.
I have no issues with utilizing agents and compensating them for their services. In the past, I have engaged agents despite facing less-than-satisfactory treatment and dealing with inefficient processes. However, even though I reached out to all the approved agencies listed on the school's website, including IDP, I did not receive any response despite numerous emails and phone calls. At this juncture, I have decided to take matters into my own hands and handle the task myself.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 3:19pm On Jul 26, 2023
Amry90:
You necessarily do not need an agent for the University of Melbourne application. I applied myself and got admitted. Good news is they don't ask for proof of funds, only English proficiency and your passport data page is required for GTE..make sure you submit all necessary documents during your application. Then pay 100 for the application fee.
Concerning your age, I don't know much about 50-55 old.. But my friend got his Masters visa at 41 yrs..
That's awesome! Thank you smiley
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan:
AussieJoan:
@Solitin40, justwise and other experts in the group.

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TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan:
@Solitin40 and other experts in the group.
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TravelRe: Living In Australia/life As An Australian Immigrant by AussieJoan:
Deprofessional:
I will be entering Australia in November this year.

Please how do I package my dried food stuffs such as:

vegetables, fish, melon, ogbono, okro, Ukwa (bread fruit), etc.

Can I use the normal transparent zip lock bag?

Please advice.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 9:10pm On Jul 03, 2023
Thaddeus91:
Hello all, I plan to go Australia with a tourist visa. How do I go about the travel and health insurance? And how much is the medical test ?
Health insurance can be via BUPA.

You may or may not be asked for a medical test. Although, I think you'll be asked to go for biometrics collection (unfortunately, I don't know how much it costs, sorry).
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan:
Pappibearr:
Her gte statement has to be convincing af lol
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 3:04pm On Jun 30, 2023
Abeyjide:
Please I need information on Australian university that offer nursing to international student without science background. She studied accounting here in Nigeria. And please the requirements needed.
She can apply for a bachelor degree in nursing or go for a masters of nursing practice (it's specifically for people who didn't study nursing for their first degree.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 5:42am On Jun 22, 2023
Rules regarding WORKING HOURS on a student visa- 500


From 1 July 2023​​, work restrictions for student visa holders will be re-introduced.
Student visa work restrictions were relaxed throughout the pandemic, and completely removed in January 2022 to allow primary and secondary student visa holders to work over their normal limit of 40 hours per fortnight to address workforce shortages.

The Australian Government has announced that student visa holders already working in the aged care sector on 9 May 2023 can continue to work unrestricted hours in the aged care sector until 31 December 2023.​

From 1 July 2023, work restrictions for all other student visa holders will be re-introduced and capped at the increased rate of 48 hours per fortnight. This ensures that student visa holders are able to focus on obtaining a quality Australian education and qualification, while remaining able to support themselves financially, gain valuable work experience, and contribute to Australia’s workforce needs.

Taken from the homeaffairs website.
TravelRe: DIY Guide To Australian Permanent Resident Visa - Part 2 by AussieJoan: 3:43pm On Feb 27, 2023
@tunlex01 and other gurus in the house?
Do you think there will be another 189 invitation round for this FY, or it'll be the next FY
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 3:38pm On Feb 27, 2023
Wrap46:
Anyone in Sydney up for a drink tomorrow 👋🏿
Maybe join the Nigerian community in Sydney if you haven't.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 3:37pm On Feb 27, 2023
Bush2013:
Hi, good evening. I am a medical doctor planning to come to Australia for msc. Please can I get work that will pay me well while doing my msc??
Yes, you can.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 2:48pm On Feb 04, 2023
Smile4mee01:
Good luck Joan,

I know that feeling, it will happen.

I never met you but you were always a good lady quick to help, quick to give advice be cheer others and I up here in nairaland.

Na woman you be.
Happy New Year!
Unfortuantely, a silly mistake on my part cost me my golden mail grin. Anyway, am still holding out for the next invitation rounds.
Hope you've been good sha!
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 2:37pm On Feb 04, 2023
skimpy:
I really can’t blame those doctors. Getting Australian license to practice for doctors trained in Nigeria isn’t a walk in the park and sometimes, you’ll look at the quality of life (and family time) you have with your present job and just decide you are content. Some of them will later pursue the license when they have settled other pending aspects of their life and settled most of their urgent black tax.
If they decide that life isn't for them, that's a different case but throwing away what they've studied for disability support work isn't worth it in my opinion. The human body won't remain young forever.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 8:34am On Dec 04, 2022
OAOA:
Maybe when I enter, I fit dey go chaw there too grin
Sorry grin cheesy tongue
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 8:34am On Dec 04, 2022
OAOA:
I asked this cos I've been moving into Berwick by new year, God willing, so I'm trying to sort my accommodation

Can you be of help?
Unfortunately, I may not be able to, I heard there is a Melbourne group on whatsapp. You may have to ask around here to get added to that group, they might be able to help.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 7:38pm On Dec 03, 2022
OAOA:
[b]Is this offer still available or its like around Berwick?[b]
It's not, am afraid.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 7:37pm On Dec 03, 2022
OAOA:
Where in Berwick is the chop taking place?
grin grin It's a secret.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 8:07am On Dec 03, 2022
OgogoroDegree:
Please what is 485?
It's a post study work visa meant for people who studied in Australia, duration can be from 18 months to 3 years if am not mistaken.
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 3:32pm On Dec 02, 2022
I saw a question earlier about switching to nursing especially if your first degree was not in nursing.
Yes, it is doable but not all schools have that program.
I think University of Melbourne does it, it's called Master of Nursing science ( and yes, you will be eligible to get a nursing license when you're done).
TravelRe: General Australian Student Visa Enquiries Part 3 by AussieJoan: 3:21pm On Dec 02, 2022
Smile4mee01:
I would prefer questions asked here as it helps other Nigerians.

I'm happy to help with what I know. There are also some good guys here contributing like @AussieJoan

@ AussieJoan: How are you going mate? You.mind going out sometime. Lol
Dude, I don leave you for student visa, Currently on 485 grin and reaching out for the golden mail.
TravelRe: Nigerian Students In Australia: Survival Tips!! by AussieJoan: 3:08pm On Dec 02, 2022
WORK! WORK! WORK!

It's only befitting that I start with this as it is usually the first thing that may cross your mind when the honeymoon phase elapses or in my case, the only thing on my mind 95% of the time. It's a well known fact that you need money to survive here and in order to do that, you need to work. Here's my take on this (please note, this has been my experience so far and you shouldn't take it as gospel).

If you're a student without scholoarship, sponsorship or you're not the child of dangote grin. You know you'll need money to survive.

i) How much are you willing to sacrifice to get that $$. (I like saying except you get a job that pays you $100/hr. It's hard to combine working more than 40 hrs a week and studies- I used to work between 80 to 85hrs per week and it was horrible). There are 3 choices
a) Sacrifice your studies for that cash ( you won't fail but you might not graduate with a distinction of first class.....you might fall in the category of people wey dey shout even P's get degrees). However before going down this route, think about what happens when you finish studying, will your grades affect your future career progression or not?
b) You give equal time to both studies and work: This is self explanatory.
c) You dedicate more time to your studies than working: Like I said earlier if you don't have a fat pocket coming into the country, OYO is your name and this might not work well for you.

ii) After deciding the above, think about what budget will be suitable for your needs. Please, don't make a mistake here, it's better you overestimate your needs than the opposite. Our gist for here na stories that touch the heart.

iii) Connect with people that have the right information you need. Please don't limit yourself to only Nigerians or Africans as you can miss out on a lot of opportunites by doing so.

iv)Research the sector you want to work in and find a job that you either like or can tolerate for a long time. If you get a job that you hate, after 3 months ( you go become regular visitor to HR because you lack motivation to do that job and will do things you aren't supposed to do).

v) After you have gotten the job there are some things you should consider:
a) Does the job closely aligns with what you're studying? (e.g if you're working in aged care and you're a nursing student). If the jobs does, that's good but don't sit down with a company for too long, explore and get other similar jobs. What you should be aiming for is a higher job position and pay so that by the time you are done with your studies.... Your resume would be looking soo juicy that the job you really want won't be out of reach.
b) if the job doesn't align with your future career and the reason that you are working there is because of $$, make sure you shop around and find a job for the highest amount of $$ you can find.

I must mention this. I have heard about some people (Nigerians) who studied medicine in Nigeria and are medical doctors but when they came to Australia they went and sat down in the disability sector. That calabash dem dey shake untop your head for village strong wella, make una continue.

TO BE CONTINUED!

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